The Outer Side

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Mitch Favro, the owner of Favro Performance & Fabrication. Mitch is a performance mechanic and fabricator and specialises in building custom 4WDs through his business on the NSW Central Coast. Tony and Mitch talk about how he got started in the automotive trade through PRTech, before moving on to start his own business and focus more heavily on his growing passion - heavily modified 4x4s. The boys also talk about some of Mitch's personal cars including his very capable LN106 Toyota Hilux, and his super tough VU SS street car - complete with a stroked, high comp NA LS!GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: www.instagram.com/theoutersidepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/theoutersidepodcast To see more of Mitch's work and his sick Hilux - IG: www.instagram.com/favroperformancefabrications/FB: www.facebook.com/FavroPerformanceYT: www.youtube.com/@FavroPerformanceWebsite: www.favroperformance.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Tim Lightfoot, the man behind MITS Alloy.MITS Alloy is a metal fabrication business focused on designing, engineering and manufacturing premium 4WD Trays & Canopies for dual cab 4x4 utes. Tim shares the story of how the business started, the challenges of manufacturing 4x4 accessories in Australia, travelling around Australia and the USA filming 4WD content with 4WD 24/7, and heaps more.GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To find out more about MITS Alloy-IG: www.instagram.com/mitsalloyFB: www.facebook.com/mitsalloyYT: www.youtube.com/ ⁨@mitsalloy⁩  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Blair from Cowboy Tuned takes over hosting duties of the show, by popular demand.Blair asks Tony his own (questionable) questions, as well as asking a whole bunch of questions that you guys wanted Tony to answer.While there's a fair amount of banter and immature jokes, the boys also cover some serious topics and give you a bit of insight into Tony's background with street cars, 4WDs, camping, fishing, and his career in Marketing. GET YOUR OFFICIAL 'The Outer Side' MERCH -shop.theouterside.com.au Follow our Socials - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more shenanigans from Cowboy Tuned -IG: www.instagram.com/cowboytunedFB: www.facebook.com/cowboytuned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Ben Dobinson.The Dobinson name is familiar to many people in the 4WD community through the Dobinson's Suspension brand, started by Ben's grandfather over 72 years ago!Tony and Ben chat about the path Dobinson's Suspension has taken as a company, challenges in business, and adapting to different customer needs as global markets change and 4x4 vehicles evolve. The boys also spend time talking about the build of Ben's insane 650+hp GQ Nissan Patrol, and the Dobinson's King of The Strip drag racing event. Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To follow Dobinson's Suspension and check out all of their latest 4WD suspension products -IG: www.instagram.com/dobinsonsspringsYT: www.youtube.com/@DobinsonsSuspensionWeb: www.dobinsons.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Benny Plunkett.Benny is an Adventure film maker, outdoor recreation guide, and advocate for access to public land in Australia. He also hitch-hiked around Australia for the best part of a year, and lived to tell the tale.Tony and Benny cover a range of topics, from Benny's childhood in Canberra surfing, bodyboarding, snorkelling, and rock climbing, to rediscovering his love for outdoor adventure as an adult through guiding and film making. He now focuses all his time and energy on spending as much of his life as possible in the outdoors. This is one you don't want to miss!Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To follow Benny and stay up to date with the upcoming release of his film-YT: www.youtube.com/⁨@ben_theredonethat94IG: www.instagram.com/ben_theredonethat94 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Sam Young.Sam is a familiar face in the Australian 4WD community through his work as a YouTube content creator under the 'samyoung4x4' brand, he's previously appeared on 4WD 24/7, worked for major brands such as Fulcrum and Sparesbox, and has built some truly ridiculous modified 4WDs over the last few years - including his iconic 1000hp Turbo 1FJZ 80 Series Land Cruiser.Tony and Sam catch up in Sam's new headquarters, and chat about a wide range of topics - from Sam's extensive back catalogue of wild street cars, his current fleet of modified 4WDs, his journey to becoming an influencer, and some serious topics like dealing with hate on social media and men's mental health. This is one you don't want to miss!Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To follow Sam and his insane 4WD builds-YT: www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SamYoung4x4⁩ IG: www.instagram.com/samyoung4x4FB: www.facebook.com/sy4x4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Mark Banasiak.Mark is a Member of the NSW Legislative Council, representing the outdoors community as a member of The Shooters, Fishers, Farmers Party. He is also the Chair of the recently announced committee conducting a parliamentary inquiry into public land access in New South Wales.In addition to his work as a politician, Mark is a keen recreational hunter and fisho who spends as much time as possible out in the Aussie bush, providing food for his family. Tony and Mark discuss the different functions of government in relation to legislation affecting the outdoor recreation community including 4WDers, hunters, fishermen, hikers and rock climbers, to name a few. They discuss the many aspects of public land management and laws affecting our access to public land in Australia.Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To follow Mark and his work for SFFP - IG: www.instagram.com/banasiakmark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Audi Croft.Audi is a fisho, film maker, photographer, and the better half of the Fish Forever team with Al McGlashan - working together to produce amazing fishing documentaries.Tony and Audi chat about her early years fishing for food with her father, rediscovering her love of fishing later in life, to meeting Al and becoming a full time fishing fanatic and film maker.Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more of Audi and her work with Fish Forever -IG: www.instagram.com/audi_croft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Alistair McGlashan.Al has been a familiar face in the Australian recreational fishing community for many years. With an extensive background in media, Al is a TV presenter, social media personality, journalist, published author, photographer and cinematographer. He is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman.Tony and Al talk about the beginnings of his career in fishing, the need for more citizen science and data-based decisions in regard to fisheries management, climate change and its affect on fish stocks and behaviour, public access issues, and heaps more. Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more of Al and his fishing adventures-IG: www.instagram.com/almcglashanFB: www.facebook.com/AlMcGlashYT: www.youtube.com/@almcglashan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony travels to the USA to chat with Chase Gardner, AKA chase.in.point - from Two Track Nation.Chase has built a one-of-a-kind Lexus GX470 on 37s, with Dana rear diff, big suspension and an absolutely crazy 12V setup - the car even has thermal imaging cameras built-in! He uses it to make a living by creating content for outdoors brands across the overlanding industry.Tony and Chase catch up at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona and chat about building 4x4s in America, showing the boys from 4WD 24/7 around the States, the management of public land access for offroad recreation in the US, content creation, and heaps more.Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more of Chase's crazy Prado and his amazing photo and video work-IG: www.instagram.com/chase.in.pointwww.instagram.com/twotracknationYT: www.youtube.com/@twotracknation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Rohan Arthur, the owner of the Department of The Interior.Department of The Interior is a family-owned and operated Aussie business, focused on interior upgrades for all makes and models of vehicles, specialising in 4WDs, and in particular, Toyota Land Cruisers. Tony and Rohan chat about the early days of the business when Rohan's father started making centre consoles for old Holdens in his parent's garage, trends in 4x4 modifications and upgrades, car audio systems and even amphibious cars!Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more of Rohan and his company's incredible work- IG: www.instagram.com/carconsoleswww.instagram.com/ergodrivewww.instagram.com/loadeddrawersWebsite: www.consolesonline.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Luke Antrim, also known as Patrolin_aus.Luke has been obsessed with 4WDs and the outdoors from a young age, loves wheeling super tough tracks in his 4x4s, rides dirt bikes, and also gets into a bit of fishing, mountain biking and everything else that happens outside!Tony and Luke talk about his experiences as a youngster that formed his love of adventure in the bush, some of the cars he's built, his entry into the offroad racing scene, and heaps more.Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more of Luke and his tough Patrol- IG: www.instagram.com/patrolin_ausYT: www.youtube.com/@patrolin_ausTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@patrolin_aus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Marty McInnes from REDARC. Marty has worked at REDARC for several years, is a fully qualified auto electrician, mechanic, and refrigeration technician, has built electrical systems for Superyachts, and has a passion for all things 4WD and 12V.Tony and Marty have a great chat about 12 volt systems, including things to consider when setting up an electrical system in a touring 4WD or caravan, the pros and cons of Lithium battery technology, future trends in vehicle modifications, and even touch on electric vehicles for the 4x4 market.Join the conversation - IG: @theoutersidepodcast FB: @theoutersidepodcast To see more of Marty and his adventures- IG: www.instagram.com/martymcinnes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Josh Bollen.Josh is a super keen spearo, with a focus on sustainable fishing, and utilising less popular species of fish and other seafood, to cook amazing meals at home. Despite Josh's claims he's 'just a bloke, not a chef' he has some seriously impressive skills in the kitchen!Tony and Josh chat about his journey into spearfishing, how his love of food led him down the path of sourcing and hunting his own protein, crazy diving experiences, breathwork, encounters with sharks, and heaps more.Join the conversation -IG: @theoutersidepodcastFB: @theoutersidepodcastTo see more of Josh and his fishing and cooking exploits-YT: youtube.com/ ⁨@josh.bollen⁩  IG: www.instagram.com/josh.bollen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Outer Side, Tony is joined by Nick Burton, AKA Burto.Burto is a familiar face in the Australian 4WD community, well known for his work with Tyler Thompson on his YouTube channel, and for wheeling his infamous GQ Patrol - REX18G.Tony and Burto talk about his path into 4WDs, his experience as a mechanic, and more recently his work with Tyler building cars and filming 4x4 content around Australia. The boys also have a good yarn about Burto's love of fishing, including his ongoing search for the elusive Murray Cod.Join the conversation -IG: @theoutersidepodcastFB: @theoutersidepodcastTo see more of Burto and his tough Nissan Patrols-YT: www.youtube.com/tylerthompson90IG: www.instagram.com/rexurtoo_gq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.